Prince George Handles His 1st Day Of School Like A Boss

Prince William was on hand, but Kate was too sick to make it.

Richard Pohle via Getty ImagesPrince George arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's School in Battersea, on September 7, 2017.

The first day of school is a big day not only for kids, but for their parents too, and the royals are no exception.

On Thursday morning, proud dad Prince William walked his firstborn, Prince George, to his first day at Thomas' Battersea in South London. And although it was previously confirmed that mom Kate Middleton would also be accompanying her husband and son, the Duchess of Cambridge was noticeably absent.

Although he was without his mum, George seemed ready for school, sporting his new uniform and wearing a serious expression that said, "Let's get on with this, shall we?"

POOL New / ReutersPrince George, as he arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's School in Battersea, London, September 7, 2017. (REUTERS/Richard Pohle/Pool)

George and William were met at Battersea by Head of Lower School Helen Haslem, who was greeted with a handshake by the future King of England.

AFP/Getty ImagesPrince George accompanied by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's School in Battersea where he is met by Helen Haslem, head of the lower school. (RICHARD POHLE/AFP/Getty Images)

The four-year-old will be known to his classmates as George Cambridge (as evidenced by the name written on his backpack, noted the Sun), and follows the footsteps of his dad and uncle, Prince Harry, who both attended preparatory school at a young age.

Unlike dad and Uncle Harry, George is attending a mixed-gender school, so Princess Charlotte could very well join him when she turns four.

AFP/Getty ImagesPrince George accompanied by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's School, where he is met by Helen Haslem, head of the lower school on September 7, 2017 in London. (RICHARD POHLE/AFP/Getty Images)

Kensington Palace also honoured the occasion by releasing an official picture of William and George leaving for school that we think shows equal parts excitement and trepidation — for both dad and student.

The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share a photograph of The Duke and Prince George at Kensington Palace this morning. pic.twitter.com/MxcU0RqGvi

Previously, George attended Westacre Montessori School in Norfolk. However, his parents recently made the decision to live at Kensington Palace full-time, as the couple take on more royal duties to ease the workload of Queen Elizabeth.